NC18 over Little River
GoodAlleghany County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1439 · Structure no. 000000000050021
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 316 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC18 over Little River in Alleghany County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC18 over Little River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC18 over Little River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does NC18 over Little River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over Little River?
The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NC18 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.